Kent Wyatt (LinkedIn and Twitter) returns with a running blog of all things relevant and irrelevant from the month of June. ELGL is no way endorses anything Mr. Wyatt writes, thinks, or sings.
Catch up on what you missed in April, May, June, and July – The Confidential: Double Secret Job Posting.
August 27
Why You Shouldn’t Be Able to Sleep This Weekend
On Monday, ELGL will publish the long-awaited “What does a senior management analyst do?” written by Kristin Zagurski, Senior Management Analyst, Town of Castle Rock, CO.
So This Happened Today
I am unable to hide my disdain of jean shorts (and fanny packs, tank tops, and Nickelback). I have not wore jeans since middle school so I am pretty much anti-denim. My worst nightmare is a Canadian tuxedo.
Patrick Rollens was nice enough to photoshop (I hope this is photoshopped) what I would look like wearing jean shorts. I owe him dearly for not including boxers hanging out of the shorts.
Full disclosure: Those are some good looking legs.
My New Theme Music
I hopped in the car this morning and heard “Downtown” the new single from Macklemore. Great song and extra points for supporting downtown revitalization.
Since Macklemore is a huge Seahawks, you should take a few minutes to read the Rolling Stone article on Russell Wilson – Russell Wilson: The Chosen One. Some of the excerpts were sensationalized especially the “miracle water.”
One Liners
Have they found the Nazi gold?
Public Administration is the “jock” major at Auburn.
Police drones with Tasers? It could happen in North Dakota.
10 years later, Brownie speaks out about Katrina
Google “Ashley Madison City Government” and this is what you get.
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Here’s the guest list. Killer meme from Kylie.
August 22
I’ve been sleeping for the last 48 hours thanks to a sinus issue that either my 3-year old or 5-year old gave me. (Note: I will find out which is the responsibility party.) The Confidential returns with a raw sinus cavity and confusion over the day of the week.
I would still be nursing my cold but I couldn’t resist rolling out of bed to learn about the mysterious “Deez Nutz.” I would have never pegged Mr. Nuts as being affiliated with the Independent Party.
A Country Divided
The amount of pancakes and waffles that I eat is absurd, and I am from North Carolina so the Waffle House vs. IHOP debate strikes a chord with me. The Waffle House is the clear winner, in fact, I’d pick the Omelette House and Cracker Barrel before even considering IHOP.
Hat tip to the Washington Post for highlighting one the NW’s biggest issues — no Waffle House.
One Liners
No love for Congressional staff.
Fightin’ ISIL from City Hall.
Why Indianapolis is a test case for a fairer form of gentrification
#IceBucketChallenge – One Year Later
N.W.A and Roller Skating
#StraightOutta
Matt Yager, City of Plano, TX, leads the #StraightOutta contest. You have until Monday to knock him out of the lead and out of a $10 iTunes gift card. Scroll down for entry details.
August 14
A trip to Denver delayed the launch of the August Confidential. I pray that none of you were on a hunger strike waiting for this post. We have half a month left and the Confidential is blasting the Classic Hip-Hop station on iTunes as we attempt to make up for lost time.
I Feel Like
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Win free admission to #ELGL15 by submitting your pictures of heavy duty public works equipment. We want to see your biggest, oldest, and prettiest toys. Thanks to MuniRent for sponsoring the #GovEquipment photo contest.
In one of our first entries, Shahrzad Rizvi, Dallas County, TX, introduces us to the Road Profiler.
One Liners
Sheriffs want big trucks.
Washington state loves babies and parents.
Is Minnesota redistributing wealth?
Mike Ekey asks you to show love to the Washington Generals.
Straight outta suburbia.
Meme, meme, meme
I challenge you to find me a better meme generator than #StraightOutta. I could stay on this site all day generating random, meaningless memes. It’s a brilliant public relations strategy. However, it appears that the meme generator is better than the movie.
I love it so much and I want to see your creative juices that I’m offering a $10 iTunes gift card for the best Straight Outta meme. Tweet your entry to #ELGL.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
New postings that might interest you:
Deputy Director, Milwaukee Succeeds
Economic Development Coordinator, Longview, WA
Public Information Officer, Wheat Ridge, CO
Transaction Wire
Something must be in the organic, gluten-free, fluoride-free water of Oregon. City managers and mayors were in the headlines all week. Here’s a sampling:
Oregon City places City Manager David Frasher on leave, hires ex-judge to investigate
Records paint picture of divided City Council
Rockaway Beach mayor announces her resignation
Newberg upheaval: Dueling police reports leave city manager scandal as murky as ever